2008 Dodge Avenger: engine overheating

Filed Mar 23, 2022 · Electrical, Fuel system · NV

I bought the car pre-owned. I knew almost immediately that there was a electrical problem because the inside lights would come on when I would break. I've had non stop problems with the car and until now I didn't know it was a recall problem. My gear shift linkage has went out stuck in gear. My water pump has gone out . It's overheated on numberous occasions smells like a electrical fire happening. The car won't start it stalls out all the time at least two times a day. The website says that my car has already received the recalls but the exact problems they have listed are the exact problems I'm having and it's a safety hazard for real. They told me I was going to have to pay to get it fixed since my car already received the recalls. I don't think this is fair I think that if they "fixed" it then it shouldn't be a problem now but it is so it seems like the "fix" didn't work I need help being pointed in the right direction of who can look at this and really fix it please

Filed Dec 7, 2020 · Engine · 180,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving, the check engine, overheating, tire pressure and electronic throttle control system warning lights illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was restarted and operated as intended. The contact stated that she depressed the accelerator pedal quickly due to the vehicle starting to shake. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was diagnosed that the wiring for the temperature gauge needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that she was not provided with diagnostic information on the stalling. The vehicle was not yet taken to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the contact was informed that an email would be forwarded to her. The email was not received from the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 180,000.

Filed Jul 9, 2020 · Engine · 100,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and overheated. The check engine and engine temperature warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over to allow the engine temperature to decrease to a safe vehicle operating temperature. After cooling off, the vehicle was restarted however, while driving to her destination the vehicle again overheated. The contact pulled over and checked the coolant reservoir only to find that there was no coolant in the reservoir. The contact added coolant to the reservoir however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then towed to butitta brothers automotive (3012 n main st, rockford, il 61103 815‑962‑7914 to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 26, 2016 · Engine · 160,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. When the contact added antifreeze fluid into the radiator, it only would last a week, causing the vehicle to overheat. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed, but the origin of the leak could not be found. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Jul 23, 2015 · Engine · 140,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. While driving at 65 MPH, the vehicle began to overheat and the temperature warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the thermostat, reservoir, water pump, timing chain, and a temperature coolant sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic, who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed May 10, 2012 · Engine, Visibility · 90,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. The contact stated that the front passenger side window was opened but could not be closed. The window regulator motor was replaced. In addition, the vehicle was overheating abnormally. The contact refilled the coolant reservoir but the failure recurred. The vehicle had also become resistant to acceleration attempts while driving 10 MPH. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failures. The manufacturer was contacted and advised that the vehicle was not included in any recalls. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

Filed Mar 29, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · 63,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2008 dodge avenger. He stated that both the front and rear brake pads had worn. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where they sanded down the brakes but the procedure did not remedy the problem. Furthermore, the electronic throttle indicator light illumated along with the engine temperature warning light, followed by the engine overheating. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealership in regards to the engine failure at the time of the complaint. The contact had not called the manufacturer at the time of the complaint. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The current mileage was approximately 63,000. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.